Sports

Alvord goes Deep Twice in 14-5 Win over Crusaders

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - After falling to the Buhler Crusaders to open the season, the McPherson High Baseball team left no doubt in Game 2 of the home and home series on Thursday, defeating the Crusaders 14-5.After Hunter Alvord would... Read More.

Herrera’s Dominance in the Circle Leads to 7-0 Shutout Win over Buhler

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - On a beautiful day at Grant Complex, the McPherson High Softball team was able to improve to 5-1 on the season with a 7-0 win over the Buhler Crusaders, for Game 2 of their home-and-home series.Addie... Read More.

Dragons, Grizzlies Battle to 2nd DH Split of Season

Friday, April 7

Hutchinson CC Sports Information EL DORADO, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – Aspen Goetz and Riley Wertz homered while Emily Munson and Wertz did the job in the pitching circle as the No. 15 Hutchinson Community College softball team earned a 7-2 victory over the No. 16 Butler Grizzlies in... Read More.

Mac High Tennis Team Finishes Fourth in Andover on Thursday

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio ANDOVER, Kan. - Two points separated third place from fifth place on Thursday, and the McPherson Boys found themselves with .500 records in three out of four entries for a fourth place finish out of seven total schools.In a... Read More.

Freund Named New Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Friday, April 7

By: McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — Kent Freund has been named the new head men's soccer coach, McPherson College administration announced on Wednesday. Freund served as interim head men's soccer coach for the past three months."McPherson College is lucky to have been able... Read More.

Bullpup Lady Swimmers Earn State Qualifying and Consideration Times in 2nd Place Finish in Salina

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - It was another impressive meet for the McPherson High Girls Swim team on Thursday, improving on 16 of their 22 times for a second place finish.Adyson Wiens recorded two new state consideration times in the 50... Read More.

Kansas Football to Host Spring Showcase on Friday at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 7

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football is set to host its annual Spring Showcase presented by Kansas Lottery inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, giving fans their first look at the 2023 Kansas Jayhawks.The Spring Showcase is the finale... Read More.

KU Coach Bill Self Addresses Health Concerns in Press Conference

Thursday, April 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has personally addressed his health for the first time since suffering what he calls “an episode.” A heart-related issue sidelined the coach during the Jayhawks postseason.Despite rumors of a possible retirement, Self says... Read More.

This Week in Crusader Sports: Baseball Splits with Andale, Tennis Opens with Home Win

Thursday, April 6

Andale, Kan. – Buhler baseball split its double-header at Andale Monday. The Indians handed the Crusaders their first loss, 9-7, in game one. Buhler came back to claim game two, 14-7.Buhler jumped in front early, 4-0, in game one. The Andale bats got hot... Read More.

Salthawk soccer edges past Goddard, improves record to 3-3

Wednesday, April 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High girls soccer team won a thriller Tuesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex, nudging past Goddard 3-2, continuing the Salthawks' trend of alternating losses and wins.Ryhan Galyon continued her strong freshman campaign with another goal, senior Libby... Read More.

Salthawk golfers take first in Salina

Wednesday, April 5

By Brad Hallier SALINA, Kan. - Senior Ty Adkins carded a 68 Tuesday, winning individual honors at the Salina Central Invitational, leading Hutchinson High to a team victory as well.Adkins was the only golfer to shoot under 70 and just one of two in the... Read More.

Franklin Named NJCAA 3rd-Team All-American

Wednesday, April 5

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Hutchinson Community College freshman guard Aaron Franklin became the 36th player in Blue Dragon men's basketball history to be named to the NJCAA Division I All-America team.Franklin was named to the third team of the 2023 class... Read More.